{"title":"Witness","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"2023-witness-chardonnay-eola-reverie","title":"Witness Chardonnay \"Reverie\" 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eA barrel blend, the 2023 Chardonnay Reverie was matured in 88% new French oak. It has arresting aromas of flint and crème brûlée that give way to white peach, apricot and pastry. The full-bodied palate has a satiny texture and highly concentrated flavors, delivering waves of ripe fruit, spice and floral perfume. It’s balanced by vibrant acidity and has a very long, nuanced finish. \u003cstrong\u003eWine Advocate 95\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-OIPhM eLnstg\"\u003eWitness Wines is a new project from managing partner Matt Felton and consulting winemaker Alban Debeaulieu. Grapes are sourced from the Witness Tree Vineyard in the Eola-Amity Hills, first planted to vines in 1982. Witness Tree fruit is widely sourced by winemakers in the Willamette Valley, and iterations can be found from Walter Scott, Bergstrom, Nicolas-Jay and others. “Since we make very little wine ourselves, we want to put these wines on the map,” Felton explains. The goal of Witness Wines, he says, “is to showcase the character of the vineyard, make wines of the highest caliber and express site first and foremost.” 2022 was the brand’s first vintage of Pinot Noir, while the 2023s in this report represent their first release of Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vins Rare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47011227369711,"sku":"10101","price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7140\/9135\/files\/2023WitnessChardonnayEolaReverie_23f5d42b-3699-4682-811d-9cb77642c007.png?v=1762107725"},{"product_id":"2023-witness-chardonnay","title":"Witness Chardonnay Eola-Amity Hills 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 Chardonnay comes from vines planted in 2017. It opens with wafts of matchstick and crème brûlée that give way to quince paste, peach preserves and honey. The full-bodied palate is silky and expansive with well-integrated flint and oak spice. It’s balanced by bright acidity and has a long, layered finish. \u003cstrong\u003eWine Advocate 94\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-OIPhM eLnstg\"\u003eWitness Wines is a new project from managing partner Matt Felton and consulting winemaker Alban Debeaulieu. Grapes are sourced from the Witness Tree Vineyard in the Eola-Amity Hills, first planted to vines in 1982. Witness Tree fruit is widely sourced by winemakers in the Willamette Valley, and iterations can be found from Walter Scott, Bergstrom, Nicolas-Jay and others. “Since we make very little wine ourselves, we want to put these wines on the map,” Felton explains. The goal of Witness Wines, he says, “is to showcase the character of the vineyard, make wines of the highest caliber and express site first and foremost.” 2022 was the brand’s first vintage of Pinot Noir, while the 2023s in this report represent their first release of Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vins Rare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47011279634671,"sku":"10102","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7140\/9135\/files\/2023WitnessChardonnay-EolaAmityHills_9439530d-ea71-4164-816a-2300c5f9baa1.png?v=1762108269"},{"product_id":"witness-pinot-noir-eola-amity-hills-2023","title":"Witness \"Eola-Reverie\" Pinot Noir 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eYouthfully dark and brooding, the 2023 Pinot Noir Eola Reverie slowly evolves with a complex bouquet of cherry suuce, grilled sage, geranium, nuances of lavender pastille and balsamic spice. It is elegant in feel, with soothingly round textures and cooling acidity as a core of ripe red and blue fruits swirls beneath a perfumed air of inner rose. A web of fine tannins engulfs the palate as the 2023 finishes long and structured, yet beautifully balanced. Some patience will be required here, but it will also be rewarded. Very nice.\u003cstrong data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"429\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vinous Media 94+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mg3u8g\" data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"429\"\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Witness Wines was established following the acquisition of the historic \u003cstrong data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"527\"\u003eWitness Tree Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e in Oregon's Eola-Amity Hills. The project is dedicated exclusively to producing estate-grown Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from this single property. Rather than sourcing fruit from multiple vineyards, Witness focuses entirely on expressing the character of Witness Tree Vineyard through a series of small-production bottlings. The winery works with separate vineyard blocks that are vinified individually before final blending, emphasizing site expression over house style. Production is intentionally limited, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003eEola-Reverie\u003c\/strong\u003e representing the estate's flagship, small-lot Pinot Noir. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1amyrf8\" data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1913\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003eWitness Tree Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e is located in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003eEola-Amity Hills AVA\u003c\/strong\u003e of Oregon's Willamette Valley. Originally planted in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003e1982\u003c\/strong\u003e, the property encompasses approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003e100 acres\u003c\/strong\u003e, with just over \u003cstrong data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003e53 acres currently under vine\u003c\/strong\u003e. The vineyard is planted primarily to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and benefits from the region's volcanic soils and exposure to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003eVan Duzer Corridor\u003c\/strong\u003e, which funnels cool Pacific winds through the appellation. These daily breezes moderate temperatures, preserve acidity, and extend the growing season. Vineyard redevelopment has included detailed soil mapping by geologist \u003cstrong data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003ePedro Parra\u003c\/strong\u003e and modern block design tailored to soil type, clone selection, and rootstock. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rc0upt\" data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"2690\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"1949\"\u003eEola-Reverie\u003c\/strong\u003e is produced from the estate's highest-performing vineyard blocks, selected after individual vinification and barrel evaluation. The wine is fermented with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2139\"\u003e30–40% whole-cluster inclusion\u003c\/strong\u003e, a technique that contributes aromatic complexity and structural lift. Élevage takes place in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2256\"\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by meticulous blending before bottling. The winery's stated objective is to combine the concentration of New World fruit with classical winemaking techniques, producing a Pinot Noir that reflects the vineyard rather than heavy cellar influence. Annual production remains limited to approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2593\"\u003e920 bottles and 50 magnums\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it the rarest Pinot Noir in the Witness portfolio. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1i1lew5\" data-start=\"2692\" data-end=\"2987\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2694\" data-end=\"2711\"\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair with roast duck, pork tenderloin, grilled salmon, quail, mushroom risotto, herb-roasted chicken, or lamb loin. 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The finish is crunchy and long, gently tannic, leaving nuances of tart blackberry and licorice as a minty freshness lingers. Enjoy this beauty while waiting for the Eola Reverie to mature. \u003cstrong\u003eVinous Media 93\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"583609\" data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"475\"\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Witness Wines is an estate-focused winery dedicated exclusively to the historic \u003cstrong data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"581\"\u003eWitness Tree Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e in Oregon's Eola-Amity Hills AVA. Originally planted in \u003cstrong data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"646\"\u003e1982\u003c\/strong\u003e, the vineyard was acquired to create a winery centered on single-estate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. 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Recent redevelopment of the vineyard has included detailed soil mapping and block-by-block replanting designed to match clones and rootstocks to specific soil types. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12j1hhe\" data-start=\"2013\" data-end=\"2778\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2030\"\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produced from \u003cstrong data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2064\"\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e, the wine is crafted from multiple estate blocks selected to represent the overall character of Witness Tree Vineyard. Fruit is harvested by hand and fermented in small lots before aging in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2255\" data-end=\"2277\"\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. Individual barrels are evaluated throughout élevage before the final blend is assembled. The winery follows a restrained winemaking approach that emphasizes freshness, moderate extraction, and transparency rather than heavy oak influence or excessive ripeness. By vinifying each block separately, the finished wine reflects the diversity of the estate while maintaining the distinctive volcanic character and bright acidity associated with the Eola-Amity Hills. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kkzkzs\" data-start=\"2780\" data-end=\"3065\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2782\" data-end=\"2799\"\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair with roast duck, grilled salmon, pork tenderloin, mushroom risotto, herb-roasted chicken, quail, or grilled lamb. 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